1.4034 stainless steel
Martensitic chromium stainless steel, can be hardened (1.4034)
Abbreviation | X46Cr13 |
US-Standard (AISI) | 420 |
Composition Alloy components [%] | C: 0,43 - 0,50 |
Stainless steel grade | C- |
Density [g/cm³] | 7.7 |
Yield pont Rp0,2 [N/mm²] | ≥600 |
Tensile strength Rm [N/mm²] | ≤800 |
Corrosion resistance | - Medium - Resistant in chloride-free media, weak lyes and acids - Susceptible to intergranular corrosion - Optimum resistance, tempered and polished |
Machinability | poor |
| Weldability | poor |
Other properties | - Nickel-free martensitic ferromagnetic structure - Can be hardened to HRC 55 (Rm:1700-1900N/mm²) - Can be mechanically polished to a high gloss - Suitability for electropolishing: medium |
Main applications | - Table and rotary knives - Razors, scissors - Rolling bearings - Ice skates- Surgical instruments - Measuring tools - Products for the medical and pharmaceutical industry |